Event #5: $50 NLHE Big Kickoff Championship Trophy Event, $50K Gtd
Day 1 Completed
Event #5: $50 NLHE Big Kickoff Championship Trophy Event, $50K Gtd
Day 1 Completed
The fifth event of the 2021 PACOOP is in the books, and it was an impressive final table performance from "161joe161" who rode a big stack the whole way to the title. They made a deal heads up with "blue38bomber" that saw both players secure over $6,400, all for just a $50 investment. The event had a small overlay on the $50,000 Guarantee, as 1,033 players entered. Below you will see how the action final table played out.
Place | Player | Prize |
---|---|---|
1 | "161joe161" | *$7,507 |
2 | "blue38bomber" | *$6,479 |
3 | "M45scdoo" | $4,149 |
4 | "pokrherface101" | $2,958 |
5 | "pokaroka31" | $2,108 |
6 | "Magxc" | $1,503 |
7 | "Commodore Solly" | $1,071 |
8 | "tbryantiv" | $764 |
9 | Vince "FuglyFunGuy" Lestingi | $566 |
After quickly losing Lestingi in 9th, there was the first of two double eliminations at the final table. It was eventual runner-up "blue38bomber" who secured this one, when their big slick held up against two dominated hands.
"161joe161" would earn the other double knockout, and it was undoubtedly the most important pot of the tournament for the soon to be winner. They would flop bottom set on a flop that also gave "pokrherface101" top pair, while "pokaroka31"'s overpair was also miles behind.
The two players were fairly even to start heads up play, so they decided to strike a deal. After "161joe161" scored a massive double up with pocket aces, they would keep the pressure on, before securing the title in a coin flip situation. You can read those details right below.
This is just the start of the Pokerstars COOP coverage here on Pokernews. Over in Michigan, "Pillzebub" just took down a similar event to this, earning over $9,300.
Below you will see what events are still to come in the next two weeks. Pokernews will be providing extensive coverage for all of these, so be sure to come back on Wednesday for more poker action. Good night everyone!
Date | Day | Time (EST) | Event | GTD |
---|---|---|---|---|
September 15 | Wednesday | 8 p.m. | Event #24: $250 NLHE 6-Max Championship Trophy Event | $40,000 |
September 18 | Saturday | 8 p.m. | Event #35: $250 PLO 6-Max High Roller Championship Trophy Event | $20,000 |
September 19 | Sunday | 6 p.m. | Event #38: $200 NLHE Sunday Special SE | $100,000 |
September 23 | Thursday | 7 p.m. | Event #50: $250 NLHE Progressive KO Thursday Thrill SE Championship Trophy Event | $55,000 |
September 26 | Sunday | 6 p.m. | Event #61: $300 NLHE Main Event | $200,000 |
September 26 | Sunday | 8 p.m. | Event #63: $1,000 NLHE High Roller Championship Trophy Event | $75,000 |
Blinds: 200,000/400,000
"161joe161" limped in, and after "blue38bomber" shoved for just under 4,500,000, "161joe161" called with . It was a coin flip, as "blue38bomber" showed , and the fives held up after the flop of .
However, a ten on the turn gave "161joe161" an unbeatable straight. Only an ace on the river would cause a chop now, but the came instead.
The two players made a deal earlier in heads up play, so "blue38bomber" will take a nice payday of $6,479, while "161joe161" will earn $7,507 for their efforts. Stay tuned for a full recap to be posted shortly.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
161joe161 |
25,825,000
1,978,352
|
1,978,352 |
blue38bomber | Busted |
Blinds: 400,000/800,000
"blue38bomber" had taken a slight lead in the heads-up battle before this massive pot developed. "blue38bomber" raised to 800,000, and "161joe161" defended their big blind.
The flop came down , and after "161joe161" checked, "blue38bomber" moved all in for 11 million effective. It was a massive overbet to the pot, but "161joe161" called it off with . "blue38bomber" showed meaning any spade would secure the title for them.
However, the board finished out and , giving "161joe161" a commanding lead in this heads up battle.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
161joe161 |
23,846,648
10,510,824
|
10,510,824 |
blue38bomber |
1,978,352
-10,510,824
|
-10,510,824 |
Blinds: 125,000/250,000
"161joe161" moved all in from the small blind, easily having "M45scdoo" covered. They called off their final 2,500,000 with , and it was a flip against the pocket fives of the chip leader.
The flop of kept "161joe161" in the lead, and a five on the turn sealed the hand to get us to heads up play.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
161joe161 |
13,335,824
-906,614
|
-906,614 |
blue38bomber |
12,489,176
-505,000
|
-505,000 |
M45scdoo | Busted |
Blinds: 125,000/250,000
"M45scdoo" made it one million to go on the button, only to see "blue38bomber" shove for 6.3 million from the small blind. "M45scdoo" called with , and they were ahead of the held by "blue38bomber."
However, the lead switched after the flop came down . The board finished out and , and after that hand, "M45scdoo" is down to just four big blinds.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
blue38bomber |
12,994,176
4,273,338
|
4,273,338 |
M45scdoo |
1,115,912
-2,520,812
|
-2,520,812 |
Blinds: 100,000/200,000
"blue38bomber" made it 600,000 to go, and "M45scdoo" moved all in for just under 1,800,000. "blue38bomber" called with , but they were well behind the kings shown by "M45scdoo."
The flop of kept the kings in front, as did the turn, and river.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
blue38bomber |
8,720,838
-1,180,862
|
-1,180,862 |
M45scdoo |
3,636,724
1,930,862
|
1,930,862 |
Blinds: 100,000/200,000
"M45scdoo" limped in from the small blind, and "blue38bomber" made it 675,000 to go. "M45scdoo" called, and the flop came down . "M45scdoo" checked, and "blue38bomber" fired 485,000. "M45scdoo" check raised to 2,880,000, and "blue38bomber" moved all in for about 4,800,000.
"M45scdoo" called with , but they were miles behind the shown by "blue38bomber." The turn meant only two cards would change the hand now, and neither one came on the river.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
blue38bomber |
9,901,700
5,858,350
|
5,858,350 |
M45scdoo |
1,705,862
-5,188,350
|
-5,188,350 |
Blinds: 100,000/200,000
For the second time at this final table, there has been a double elimination, getting us quickly down to the final three. On this hand, "pokaroka31" raised to 400,000 on the button, and both blinds would call.
The flop came down , and it checked to "pokrherface101", who bet 662,500. "pokaroka31" moved all in for 2,748,608, and right behind them, "161joe161" moved all in over the top. "pokrherface101" called with , while "pokaroka31" showed an overpair of jacks.
However, they were both miles behind "161joe161", who showed for bottom set. The turn left "pokrherface101" drawing dead, and the river secured the massive double KO for "161joe161", who now has over half the chips in play.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
161joe161 |
14,242,438
6,248,130
|
6,248,130 |
pokrherface101 | Busted | |
pokaroka31 | Busted |
Blinds: 80,000/160,000
"blue38bomber" raised to 480,000 on the button, and in the big blind, "pokaroka31" moved all in for just under 1.5 million. "blue38bomber" put them at risk holding , and they were trailing the of "pokaroka31."
The flop of paired both players, and the gave "blue38bomber" some extra outs. The river wasn't one of them though, and the eight kicker played to secure the double up.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
blue38bomber |
4,043,350
-2,071,804
|
-2,071,804 |
pokaroka31 |
3,198,608
879,304
|
879,304 |